長野県
Higher cost area, driven by manufacturing (precision) & agriculture, growing expat presence.
Estimated Monthly Cost of Living
¥415,550
≈ $2,770 USD / month
Budget
¥290,885
Minimal spending, shared housing, cooking at home
Moderate
¥415,550
Average lifestyle, own apartment, occasional dining
Comfortable
¥581,770
Spacious flat, dining out often, leisure activities
Individual item prices in Nagano, sourced from e-Stat government data. Prices are in JPY.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Total Consumption Expenditure | ¥373,693 |
| Other Consumption Expenditure | ¥64,300 |
| Furniture & Household Utensils | ¥12,805 |
Source: Immigration Services Agency (出入国在留管理庁) end-of-2023 statistics. A larger foreign community often means more multilingual services, international shops, and established support networks for newcomers.
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Based on startup ecosystem, business support, and market access.
Cold, snowy winters (mountain areas). Cool summers at elevation. Perfect for outdoor sports.
Popular remote work relocation destination; ski resort tourism; Karuizawa premium market; high vacancy elsewhere.
GDP
¥8.5T
+0.6% YoY
GDP per Capita
¥4.2M
Avg. Income
310万円
≈ ¥3,100,000/yr
Unemployment
2.2%
Below national avg
Startup Rate
3.8%
Below average
Avg. Rent (1K)
¥35,000
/month
Avg. Rent (2LDK)
¥54,000
/month
Land Price Trend
-0.3%
YoY change
Vacant House Rate
19.6%
Very high (akiya opportunity)
Population Trend
↓ Declining
-0.7% YoY
Foreign Residents
35,000
+11.5% growth
Top Nationalities
| GDP | ¥8.5T |
| GDP Growth | +0.6% |
| Average Income | 310\u4E07\u5186 |
| Land Price Change | -0.3% |
| Vacant Houses | 19.6% |
| Foreign Residents | 35,000 |
| Startup Rate | 3.8% |
Sources: Cabinet Office (GDP), Ministry of Internal Affairs (population), Immigration Services Agency (foreign residents), MLIT (land prices, housing survey), National Tax Agency (income). Data from 2022-2024 publications.
Annual tuition fees for international schools in Nagano, sorted from most affordable to highest. Fees are approximate and may vary by grade level; check each school's website for current rates.
Matsumoto / Nagano
¥1,000,000 - ¥1,500,000
per year
IB candidate school. Bilingual programme. Mountain environment with outdoor education focus.
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The estimated monthly cost of living in Nagano for a single person is approximately ¥415,550 (≈ $2,770 USD). This includes rent, food, utilities, transportation, and other daily expenses based on government survey data.
The Price Details section below shows individual item prices in Nagano, grouped by category (food, housing, utilities, etc.). You can see exactly how much everyday items like rice, eggs, milk, and transit passes cost, sourced directly from Japan's e-Stat government data.
Nagano is approximately 8% more expensive than the national average.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Food | ¥111,278 |
| Rice (Koshihikari) | ¥4,414 |
| Food (average) | ¥3,204 |
| Bread (white) | ¥541 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Transportation & Communication | ¥53,458 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Culture & Recreation | ¥32,450 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Medical Care | ¥27,334 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Fuel, Light & Water Charges | ¥26,737 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Housing | ¥26,682 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Clothing & Footwear | ¥10,646 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Education | ¥8,003 |
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